Emerging Global Leader Award (K43)

The Emerging Global Leader Award (K43) is a NIH grant program designed to support junior faculty and research scientists from low‑ and middle‑income countries (LMICs). The award provides salary and research support for intensive mentored research and career‑development activities focused on biomedical, behavioral, and/or clinical research that leverages unique LMIC opportunities and aligns with existing NIH investments. Recipients must be mentored by senior U.S. and LMIC researchers and are expected to become independent global research leaders, mentor future investigators, and strengthen international research networks. • Eligible applicants: non‑U.S. academic or research institutions in LMICs (foreign institutions only). • Funding instrument: Grant (K‑type career development). • Expected award start: July 6 2028; award date also July 6 2028. • No specific budget ceiling provided; typical K‑type awards range from $200k–$500k over the project period. • No pre‑bid meeting, site visit, or question deadline listed. • Primary contact via e‑mail (fic‑[email protected]).